Masks in Illinois schools: Some districts make it optional, while others still require they be worn
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Masks in Illinois schools: Districts in limbo after judge strikes down mask mandate
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Doctors: Wear masks, no matter what courts say
Dr. Mike Alebich joined FOX 32 to talk about students wearing masks in school, despite courts that rule they don't have to.
Dr. Mike Alebich joined FOX 32 to talk about students wearing masks in school, despite courts that rule they don't have to.
Illinois restaurant owners push for federal money to save their businesses, jobs
On Monday, restaurant leaders delivered letters to senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, Governor JB Pritzker, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
On Monday, restaurant leaders delivered letters to senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, Governor JB Pritzker, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Attorney Patrick Walsh answers legal questions about masks in schools
The legal battle over masks in schools has some parents ripping their hair out. FOX 32's Tia Ewing speaks with attorney Patrick Walsh on what has happened in court so far and what could happen next.
The legal battle over masks in schools has some parents ripping their hair out. FOX 32's Tia Ewing speaks with attorney Patrick Walsh on what has happened in court so far and what could happen next.
Battle over masks in schools leaves many unsure what to do
The legal battle over masks in schools continues as parents and students wonder whether they'll have to wear masks to class on Tuesday. FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews has the latest.
The legal battle over masks in schools continues as parents and students wonder whether they'll have to wear masks to class on Tuesday. FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews has the latest.
Illinois parents react to judge's ruling that bars some schools from making students wear masks
Reaction to a temporary restraining order barring Illinois public schools from enforcing mask mandates is drawing praise and criticism.
Reaction to a temporary restraining order barring Illinois public schools from enforcing mask mandates is drawing praise and criticism.
Illinois parents react to judge's ruling that bars schools from making students wear masks
Chicago-area parents sounded off Monday regarding a downstate judge's decision to stop certain school districts from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.
Chicago-area parents sounded off Monday regarding a downstate judge's decision to stop certain school districts from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.
Reversal of state mask mandate creates 'tremendous amount of confusion' at Illinois schools
There was confusion over masks in schools across Illinois Monday after a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts.
There was confusion over masks in schools across Illinois Monday after a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts.
Plano dad beats COVID-19 after 197 days in the hospital
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.
Reversal of state mask mandate creates 'tremendous amount of confusion' at Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker said the ruling by a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts. is misguided.
Gov. JB Pritzker said the ruling by a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts. is misguided.
'Love in the Time of Contagion' explores the evolution of romance in a pandemic-ridden world
Author Laura Kipnis talks about insights from her new book, "Love in the Time of Contagion," and how romance has shifted during the era of COVID-19.
Author Laura Kipnis talks about insights from her new book, "Love in the Time of Contagion," and how romance has shifted during the era of COVID-19.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.
Chicago Public Schools says judge's ruling does not stop CPS from requiring masks
CPS said the "court’s current ruling does not prohibit CPS from exercising its authority to continue its COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures, including universal masking by students and staff and vaccination and testing requirements for staff members."
CPS said the "court’s current ruling does not prohibit CPS from exercising its authority to continue its COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures, including universal masking by students and staff and vaccination and testing requirements for staff members."
Illinois judge grants temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts
'GRAVE CONSEQUENCE': Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General's office for an appeal of the judge's decision to restrain the state from enforcing the mandate for 140 districts.
'GRAVE CONSEQUENCE': Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General's office for an appeal of the judge's decision to restrain the state from enforcing the mandate for 140 districts.
Illinois judge grants temporary restraining order for mask mandates in 140 school districts
A downstate judge has granted a temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts throughout the state.
A downstate judge has granted a temporary restraining order against mask mandates for 140 school districts throughout the state.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Illinois reports 60,389 new coronavirus cases, 608 deaths in past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 60,389 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 608 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week, half as many cases as were reported the week prior.
Public health officials on Friday announced 60,389 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 608 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week, half as many cases as were reported the week prior.
What does the return of summer festivals mean for Mayor Lightfoot's re-election chances?
A long-awaited return to a pre-pandemic normal could have a drastic impact on local and statewide elections. FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery weighs in.
A long-awaited return to a pre-pandemic normal could have a drastic impact on local and statewide elections. FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery weighs in.